STRC is an early intervention programme designed to reverse or slow functional decline in older people who are having difficulty performing their day-to-day activities. STRC can provide services to an older person for up to 8 weeks (56 days), twice within a 12-month period. To be approved to receive STRC, an older person must have an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment. For further information, view the STRC fact sheet.
In line with PHN Guidance and funding schedules, WAPHA has commenced planning for development and implementation of the program of aged care activities to be delivered by the PHNs. The PHN Aged Care Program objective is to improve outcomes for senior Australians, particularly those at risk of poor outcomes. If you would like more information, visit the aged care webpage on the WAPHA website.
My Health Record is a national platform for the sharing of patient health information that can be accessed anywhere and at anytime. By the end of 2018 every Australian will have a My Health Record, unless they actively choose not to have one.
In December 2017, the Cervical Screening Test replaced the Pap test in the National Cervical Screening Program.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Regular cervical screening is your best protection against cervical cancer. The Cervical Screening Test is expected to protect up to 30% more women, is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, and is just as safe to be done every five years instead of every two.
The two yearly Pap test for people aged 18 to 69 has been replaced by a five yearly human papillomavirus (HPV) test for people aged 25 to 74. People are due for their first Cervical Screening Test at the age of 25 or two years after their last Pap test. The changes include:
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government that commenced in 1987 and is administered with the assistance of Diabetes Australia.
Registration with the NDSS is free and open to all Australians who are diagnosed with diabetes.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers.
The NDIS will provide about 460,000 Australians under the age of 65 with a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need to live an ordinary life.